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Old June 3rd 10, 05:08 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Interesting Tows

One of the most unique tows was from the old Grand Central Air
Terminal in 1940 or '41 .
Don Mitchell was in a new Bowlus Baby Albatross and towed by
Hollywood personalities, Edgar Burgan, Don Wilson and Andy Devine.
They were on horses. Mitchell was on live radio.
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